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In reply to the discussion: I'm taking our boy to his final visit to the vet tomorrow. [View all]Leith
(7,809 posts)35. I Feel for You
I've had to have 2 cats put down. One was wasting away from diabetes. The other had cancer.
I got the cat carrier back, went to the car, and cried. When I took the cat supplies (carrier, never used catboxes, and kitty litter) to a local PetSmart for their adoption program, I cried. The young man there hugged me.
I'm crying as I type this. All the best to you.
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In retrospect, we let Kelly live way too long. We all agree now, although at the time,
phylny
May 2018
#16
It's a heart breaking situation. You don't want him to be in pain and yet know
sinkingfeeling
May 2018
#5
It isn't easy. But it is humane. Had to put my 17 year companion down in March.
dameatball
May 2018
#7
My condolences to you. Just had to put down Mr. B, my 18 year old tuxedo kitty
redstateblues
May 2018
#55